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Offbeat Manali
4 Days · 3 Nights
₹ 13,110
5% Off
₹ 13,800
/ person
Location
Manali
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Overview

Come to a different world as you arrive at the one of the most popular destination in the Indian Himalaya. Explore all the places Manali is famous for, then go away from the crowds into the enchanting wilderness to discover the well hidden secret of Manali. Hike amongst the high mountains clad in snow and explore the tiny and charming village of Soil. Said to be the oldest village of the Kullu valley, set besides a chilly glacial stream renowned for its trout. Check out the detailed itinerary below for more information.

Hotel Details
  • dA Base Camp in Manali
  • Traditional Himachali Cottages
Itinerary
  • Arrive in Manali, check-in at ‘dA Base’/cottage
  • After breakfast clients will be driven to Solang Valley and Manali to explore this quaint Himalayan town
  • Visit Hadimba temple and Manu temple, shop at 'The Mall’ and check out the cafes in Old Manali
  • Back at base or cottage for a lovely dinner
  • Stay: Comfortable rooms at 'dA Base’/4 star Cottage
  • Food: Breakfast and dinner - veg/non-veg
  • After an early breakfast, get on the golden meadow trail
  • After a short, pleasant and invigorating hike, we will reach the end of the trail at the ‘Kkoott’, where freshly cooked lunch awaits
  • The Kkoott is an area at the end of a village which borders the thick Deodar forest
  • The traditional wooden home is in the middle of the forest, amidst an apple and plum orchard next to a glacial stream, renowned for trout fishing. Lie in a hammock and chill with a book to give you company
  • In the evening we will go angling in the glacial stream, which is flowing right next to our Orchard and is famous for its wild trout
  • Chill overnight in the wilderness and enjoy some unadulterated peace and quiet, even if it is for a nigh
  • Enjoy freshly cooked vegetarian meal and collect firewood. Chill around a bonfire and BBQ before retiring for the night. We will stay in a picture perfect beautiful solitary village cottage
  • Stay: Himalayan Jungle Lodge
  • Food: All meals - veg/non-veg, refreshments
  • Today you will be introduced to trekking and camping in the wild
  • After a healthy breakfast, we will head out on a trek to the 'mystic waterfall’. This one is much bigger than the crowded Jogini Waterfall and is unknown to the general public
  • Enjoy packed lunch besides the waterfall
  • Under the expert guidance of a guide, we will pluck wild vegetables, which are traditionally cooked by locals
  • For dinner today, we will have lamb cooked in traditional Himachali manner. Even the vegetarians will be spoilt for choice
  • Today, you also have the choice of camping out under the stars in comfortable hiking tents and sanitized sleeping bags (camping will be done only near the cottage)
  • Stay: Himalayan Jungle Lodge
  • Food: All meals - veg/non-veg, refreshments
  • An early morning walk in this mesmerising places will certainly make you contemplate the presence of a higher power
  • After a leisurely breakfast, we will start our hike back to civilisation. Refresh after reaching the base
  • After tea and refreshments, we will drive to the ancient capital of Kullu, Naggar. Visit Roerich art gallery, Naggar castle, the Himachali architecture of temples and houses
  • Lunch in a nice restaurant at own cost. For those looking for more, the highest zip-line in India and paragliding is also available (extra cost)
  • Later, by 5 pm, guests will be dropped to Patlikuhal for their onward journey to Delhi/Chandigarh
  • Food: Breakfast and refreshments
  • Rohtang Pass or Hampta visit can be organised on last day at actual cost and prior notice
Inclusions
  • Meals and refreshments beginning from first day brunch to 4th day breakfast (veg/non-veg)
  • Pickup and drop from Patlikuhal bus stop
  • Two nights stay in traditional Himachali cottage
  • One Night in comfortable rooms at 'dA Base - A Traveller’s Haven’ (or 4* cottage- optional)
  • Introduction to Himalayan trekking and camping
  • Angling with guide and BBQ the catch
  • Golden Meadow Hike
  • Tour of Naggar and Manali
  • Services of an experienced soft spoken guide and helpers
  • First-aid and basic medical assistance
  • Wildlife and forest permits and levies
Exclusions
  • Travel to Manali from your city
  • Any expense of personal nature
  • Any expenses that arise due to change in itinerary and increase in number of days because of natural forces like landslides, weather, roadblocks, flight cancellations, sickness, etc.
  • Cost of any optional activity - paragliding or rafting etc.
  • Lunch on day 1 and 4 in restaurants or cafes
  • Trip to Rohtang Pass or Hampta Pass can be organised on prior notice at extra cost

All programs are subject to change due to political reason, natural calamities, serious sickness, and special reasons.

Please note that cancellation charges also apply to reductions in group size, not only for cancellations of entire bookings.

The tour will not be cancelled unless we are forced to do so because of unusual or unforeseen circumstances, such as a major natural disaster, major political unrest or war. If we cancel the tour we will promptly refund all payments made to us including the deposit (less the unrecoverable costs such as air tickets cancellations). We shall not be liable to refund any additional expenses that you may have incurred (such as insurance, visas, vaccinations and other incidental costs).

If you do not show up at the meeting point specified on the agreed date, we will assume you have been delayed and will wait for you to contact us with your new expected arrival date. If you do not contact us within 48 hours we will assume you have cancelled the tour. There is no refund of any money paid.

10% to be paid at the time of booking and 90% one month prior to departure

We understand life can be unpredictable at times, and that plans can change, that’s why we are pretty flexible about cancellations

For last minute emergencies we offer future trip credits on a case by case basis. Please talk to us before you cancel any trip with us

From confirmation up to 30 days prior to departure: 10% of the total amount payable would be charged

Between 15 - 29 days: 50% would be refunded

Less than 15 days prior to departure: 100% would be charged

In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases we will try our best to provide an alternate feasible activity

However, no refund will be provided for the same

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